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A divorce or separation can often leave a parent feeling lonely and isolated, especially so if they have family abroad. Many may feel the need for a change by moving to a new country, or simply some may need to move abroad for employment reasons or because they now have met a new partner.
Where children are involved, choosing to move to a new country is difficult, especially when the other parent resides in the UK.
Both parents have Parental Responsibility and therefore have an automatic right to participate in major decisions concerning the child. If both parents can reach an agreement and resolve the time that the child will spend with “the left-behind parent”, then such an agreement can be embodied in a final Order without the need to resort to court. Parents should attempt mediation and/or collaboration in the first instance to resolve this difficult issue.
If agreement cannot be reached, then Shortlands’ expert lawyers, who have had years of experience in dealing with such cases in respect of various countries, can assist by offering expert advice. First and foremost, the law wants to ensure that the decision to relocate is one that is in the interests of the child. The law will seek to ensure that “the leaving parent” has thought through the process in detail by looking at how the child’s education, environment, social integration and economic security will be affected. Further, the time that the child will spend with “the left-behind parent” will need to be addressed in detail.
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Our professional and highly experienced team of family lawyers can assist you in your legal matters with full respect, ensuring you maintain a private family life. For more extensive advice and information, please email info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
You can’t move a child to another country without the consent of the other parent or permission of the court. Moving abroad without permission is classed as child abduction under UK law. We advise on the correct legal process to achieve your aims and avoid significant consequences.
The court will consider practical matters such as how the move will affect the child and the quality of contact to be maintained with the other parent. You should be prepared with a detailed relocation plan, explaining the arrangements for schooling, housing, living with family and other supporting factors. We can help you prepare a clear, concise, well-structured case.
If you fear an unauthorised move, urgent action can be taken, including Prohibited Steps Orders or airport alerts. These measures protect your child until the court resolves the issue. We act quickly to ensure your child’s safety.
If both parents consent, then the child can live abroad without involving the court. Although a mutual agreement may seem simple, it is still advisable to formalise the arrangements in writing. This can help prevent disputes and differing expectations later on. We can draft a written agreement, setting out contact arrangements and travel obligations.
The courts encourage both parents to continue to have a meaningful relationship with their children, even if they live some distance away. Contact will be at a level that is practical, having regard to all the circumstances of the case. It may include extended contact over holidays, video calls and travel arrangements. We can assist you in proposing a workable, child-centred plan.
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